Welcome to the Benton County Historical Society & Museum
Preserving the stories, artifacts, and heritage of Benton County, Minnesota since 1949.
📅 Today in History
United States
• 1816 American Bible Society organized
• 1922 Construction begins on Yankee Stadium (Bronx)
Minnesota
• The Great Seal of the State of Minnesota was adopted in its current form on May 11, 2024.
• Minnesota water drains in three directions: north to Hudson Bay, east to the Atlantic Ocean, and south to the Gulf of Mexico.
Benton County
• William A. Aitkin served as chairman of Benton County’s first board of commissioners.
• James Kitchens acted as clerk at Benton County’s first board meeting and was appointed Register of Deeds.